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Israel veers into far-right extremism

If this racist and ultra-nationalist government is as bad as it looks, a deadly third intifada is coming soon

Salon

Fears of full-blown Israeli-Palestinian conflict grow after bloodiest year since 2005

Surge in violence either side of the ‘green line’ has led people to wonder if a third intifada is on the cards

The Guardian - UK

'They are joining me. I'm not joining them': Netanyahu defends far-right allies

Israel's longest-serving prime minister is poised to return to office, even while on trial for corruption charges. He spoke with Morning Edition about his comeback and controversial coalition.

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Israeli jurists warn against Ben-Gvir's bid for more powers over police

Legal advisers to Israel's parliament and outgoing government on Wednesday criticised a bid by a far-right politician to give himself expanded powers as next police minister, warning that his proposed changes clashed with democratic principles.

Reuters

Israel chooses Knesset speaker as forming new government looms

Yariv Levin, a senior member of Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud party, was chosen on Tuesday to replace Mickey Levy.

Al Jazeera

Morning Mail: two police among six dead in Queensland ambush and siege, poll reveals hopes for 2023

In today’s newsletter: commissioner pays tribute to officers shot dead at remote property; Guardian Essential poll finds room for optimism

The Guardian - AU

The Guardian view on Israel’s threat within: rightwing extremism in government

Editorial: Benjamin Netanyahu is playing with fire by giving racist politicians control over the police and the occupied territories

The Guardian - UK

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Incoming Israeli minister calls for expulsion of Al Jazeera

Far-right Itamar Ben-Gvir’s comments come as the network takes Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing to the ICC.

Al Jazeera

US Jews fear collision with expected Israeli government

Israel’s ties to the Jewish American community are about to be put to the test, with Israel’s emerging far-right government on a collision course with Jews in the United States

The Independent UK

Blinken warns Netanyahu on annexation but holds fire on far-right cabinet

Washington (AFP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken vowed Sunday to oppose Israeli settlements or annexation in the West Bank, but promised to judge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's incoming government by actions and not personalities.

AFP

Blinken vows US support for Israel despite unease over govt

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. will not shrink from its unwavering support for Israel despite stark differences with Prime Minister-elect Benjamin Netanyahu and concerns the Biden administration may have about members of his incoming right-wing government

The Independent UK

Israeli peace activists show presence in West Bank hot spot

Dozens of Israeli peace activists have toured the occupied West Bank’s largest city in a show of solidarity with Palestinians

The Independent UK

Israel’s Netanyahu reaches coalition deal with far-right party

Under the deal, Religious Zionism Party is given authority over settlement activity in occupied Palestinian territories.

Al Jazeera

U.S. envoy to Palestinians says Washington still wants Jerusalem consulate

The top U.S. official on Palestinian affairs reaffirmed on Wednesday that Washington wanted to reopen its Jerusalem consulate for Palestinians even as a new hard right government prepares to take office in Israel.

Reuters

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel’s Ben-Gvir Squabbles with Military Chief about Ethics

An Israeli far-right politician set to take a key security post in Benjamin Netanyahu's emerging government traded barbs on Wednesday with the military chief over the jailing of a soldier who had taunted leftist activists in the occupied West Bank.

Reuters

Israel's Ben-Gvir squabbles with military chief about ethics

AFP

Five Palestinians dead, soldier wounded as West Bank violence flares

Ramallah (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - Israeli troops shot dead four Palestinians in the occupied West Bank Tuesday, Palestinian officials said, and a suspected car-ramming attacker was killed after wounding an Israeli soldier, Israeli medics and the army said.

AFP

Four Palestinians dead, soldier wounded as West Bank violence flares

Ramallah (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - Israeli troops shot dead three Palestinians in the occupied West Bank Tuesday, Palestinian officials said, before a suspected car-ramming attacker was killed after wounding an Israeli soldier, Israeli medics and the army said.

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AFP

Four Palestinians dead, woman wounded as West Bank violence flares

Ramallah (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - Israeli troops shot dead three Palestinians in the occupied West Bank Tuesday, Palestinian officials said, before a suspected car-ramming attacker was killed after seriously wounding a woman, Israeli medics and the army said.

The Guardian - US

Hakeem Jeffries’ likely elevation set to please US pro-Israel groups

Democrat set to succeed Nancy Pelosi maintains ties to Aipac and others but could be challenged by critics in his own caucus

Salon

Extremist becomes Israeli security chief

Itamar Ben-Gvir was convicted of inciting racism against Arabs and supporting a terrorist organization

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ben-Gvir Says He Will Do ‘Everything’ to Change Situation in Al-Aqsa

Itamar Ben-Gvir, a leader in the Israeli far-right Otzma Yehudit party and who will be Israel's national security minister in the upcoming government, has vowed to change the status quo in Al-Aqsa mosque. Ben-Gvir also pledged changing shooting regulations against Palestinians and the legalization of settlements. Speaking to a Hebrew…

Reuters

Israel's Ben-Gvir, in leaked audio, cautious on advancing far-right agenda

A far-rightist on track to a key post in Israel's incoming government has warned his party not to try to move too quickly with its agenda, saying in a recording leaked on Sunday that some planned legislation could backfire.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Far-Right Ben-Gvir to Be Israel’s National Security Minister

Extremist politician Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has a long record of anti-Arab rhetoric and stunts, will become Israel's next minister of national security, according to the first of what are expected to be several coalition deals struck by former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party. Likud announced the agreement with Ben-Gvir's…

Los Angeles Times

A new foreign policy headache for Biden as Israel forms its most right-wing government ever

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is grappling with how to deal with a new Israeli government that will be the most right-wing in that country's history and may stand in the way of core U.S. goals for the Middle East.

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